Positano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Positano

With a population of 2,334, Positano is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Positano has to offer.

When to visit Positano

Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 307
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 307
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Positano

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about S$ 16 for a 3h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 150 miles and will cost you around S$ 10. From Modugno, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about S$ 16 for a 3h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 150 miles and will cost you around S$ 10. From Modugno, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in Positano

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Sirenuse to great affordable options like the La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 847 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 366+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 377+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 606+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 291+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 233+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,018+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay S$ 2.81 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 33.72 and S$ 44.96. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.81 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 33.72 and S$ 44.96. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.